Dad And Son Who Left Baby At Philly Walmart Were Shoplifting: Police

A father and son are accused of shoplifting during a January incident where police said they left an infant behind at a Northeast Philadelphia Walmart, according to authorities.

The Walmart located at 4301 Byberry Road in Philadelphia where the infant girl was found by police on Jan. 18. — The Walmart located at 4301 Byberry Road in Philadelphia where the infant girl was found by police on Jan. 18.
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Mac Bullock

03/27/2024 4:23 p.m.

Police said three people abandoned a baby in a carrier when confronted about stealing merchandise on Jan. 18. The child was less than 2 months old, according to PPD.

Alganon Muhammad, the baby's 22-year-old father, was arrested on Jan. 26 and charged with retail theft, conspiracy, and related counts, police said at the time. He was held for trial after a preliminary hearing on Feb. 8.

Haamza Muhammad, the baby's grandfather, now faces the same charges, authorities said. He remains in custody in Chester County on an unrelated case.

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